9 TYPES OF MODIFICATIONS AND ACCOMMODATIONS

SIZE
1. Adapt the number of items
the learner is expected to
learn or complete
2. Allow completion of tasks
in CHUNKS to allow the
student to meet the
objectives
3. Adapt the amount of
information that is provided
at one time
OUTPUT
1. Adapt How the learner is
able to respond to the
instructor
2. Does everything need to
be pencil and paper?
3. Instead of answering
questions in writing use other
techniques such as verbal,
projects, games, hands on
task for evaluation
PARTICIPATION
1. Designed for a student
with a severe disability
2. Adapt the extent to which
a learner is actively involved
in the task.
3. Adapt the level of
participation expected during
the task

TIME
1. Adapt the time allotted for
completion of task learning an
testing
2. Allow larger period of time
for the student to learn the
concepts
3. Consider the objective.
How much time is needed for
the student to show that they
have learned a task
LEVEL OF SUPPORT
1. Increase the amount of
personal assistance with
specific learners
2. Provide instruction in a
manner that can become
independently supported as
needed
3. Assign peer buddies
teaching assistants and or
tutors
ALTERNATE GOAL
1. Designed for students with
sever disability
2. Adapt the goals,
objectives, or outcome
expectations while using the
same materials as a the rest
of the class

INPUT
1. Adapt the way instruction
is delivered to the students.
2. Use audio and visual aids
semantic mapping, guided
imagery concrete examples
hands on activities, pre
reading activities
3. Place students in
cooperative learning groups
DIFFICULTY
1. Adapt the skill level,
problem type or the rules on
how the students approach
and view an assignment.
2. Easy directions provide
ques, calculator/computer
3. Not watering down but
examining the learners
abilities and disabilities and
making the assignments.
SUBSTITUTE CURRICULUM
1. Designed for a student
with severe disability.
2. Provide a different
instruction and materials to
meet the learners individual
goals. This is a decision done
by ARD and planned by the
committee